M107

The M107 is a 175mm self-propelled gun developed by the United States in the early 1960s. It was designed to provide long-range fire support and was widely used by the U.S. Army and its allies, including Turkey.

Developed in the late 1950s to replace aging World War II-era heavy artillery, the M107 was designed alongside the M110 howitzer to utilize a standardized, air-transportable chassis. It officially entered service with the United States Army in 1963, providing unprecedented long-range bombardment capabilities. The system saw extensive combat during the Vietnam War, particularly in duels across the Demilitarized Zone, and was heavily utilized by the Israeli Defense Forces during the Yom Kippur War. By the late 1970s, the U.S. military began phasing out the M107, converting many units into M110A2 howitzers due to barrel wear concerns, though it continued to serve in several export nations well into the late 20th century.